Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9700

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S4300 and Nikon S9700, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the S9700 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S4300 matches up versus the S9700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S4300 Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S4300 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon S9700 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S4300 versus the S9700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and S9700 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4300 and S9700.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged S4300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.